Golden Globes nominations: Lead actors Redford, Isaac earn nods

Oscar Isaac is nominated for a lead actor Golden Globe award for his work in "Inside Llewyn Davis."

Oscar Isaac is nominated for a lead actor Golden Globe award for his work in "Inside Llewyn Davis." (CBS Films)

Amy Kaufman

Don't get him wrong: Even after more than 50 years in the business, Robert Redford was thrilled early Thursday to hear he was nominated for a Golden Globe award. But that didn't mean he was ready to let the news interrupt his sleep schedule.

When news broke that Redford had received a nod for his nearly silent performance in the survival drama "All Is Lost," his publicist immediately gave him a call at his home in Santa Fe. He said was pleased, but he would be going back to bed.

A few hours later, however, he was ready to face the press, insisting he never saw the recognition coming.

"I’ve always been wary of expectations. I think that’s a dangerous thing to rely on," the 77-year-old said. "The only time I’ve seen the film was at Cannes, and when it was over, I thought, 'I thought they booed things here. This could go either way.'"

"They took a gamble and had me on," he said. "If I hadn’t been nominated, it would have been a little more intense. They would have fully shamed me."

The relative newcomer, 33, said he was looking forward to the actual Globes telecast because "there isn't a whole lot to do" at that point. Even Redford -- who has won six of the prizes before -- said he was excited about the event.

"I have not been to many awards shows over the years, contrary to what you may believe," he said. "It'll be something new."